How to Do 360's and Other BMX Tricks

180 to tire TrapTurndown 360s
(it is best to learn this on a mini ramp until you can do itThe key to doing a 360 is to turn your head and upper
on the ground). Get average speed going up the ramp.body in the direction you plan to spin throughout the
Hit the lip and do a fly out and 180 by kicking the rearrotation; where the head leads, the body will follow ...
end around as you're about to land. Lean back slightlyhopefully.
and lock back brakes. (David the Jesus)Double tail whips
360know what foot you go to the ramp into) If you goTo do a tail whip, swing your right foot over the frame,
with your right foot, spin to the right and vice versa.and when at a fast walking pace, jam it in between
When you get to about one foot before the end ofthe front forks and the tire. With your left foot still on
the ramp, jerk your front tire to right and follow throughthe pedal, push the frame around in a
with your body. Master this motion and soon you willcounterclockwise direction.
get a 360. (Matt)Keep your left foot in the air and use it for balance.
Curtain CallMake sure to hold the front brakes. When the frame
Go as fast as you can and hit the ramp. Once yougets all of the way around, use your left foot to stop it,
are five feet in the air, put your left foot on left frontby placing it on the seat post.
peg and hold on with just your left hand. Take yourTake your right foot off of the tire and put it onto the
right leg and arm off the bike while holding on with justright pedal, then swing the left foot over the frame and
you left arm and leg.onto the left pedal, then pedal away. You've done it!
Flatland Bar Spin720s
Start with your left foot on the left back peg. KeepBigger spins take more windup with the upper body
right foot on pedal. Slow down to a walking pace Put(throwing your body into it), and more time to come
your left or right hand on the front of the seat. Pedalaround. Entering a spin slightly on edge can help get
quickly with the right foot and pull up with your handthe bike turning, but wait until you've left the ground to
that is on the seat.really start the rotation (spinning too early may cause
Try balancing with your front tire up and spin youryou to catch an edge).
handlebars around. Grab the handlebars and putTurn your head and upper body in the direction of the
everything back on. (Once you get good at this, youspin as you leave the lip of the jump. Continue to look
will be able to do 3, 4, or 5 bar spins).that way-over your lead shoulder-until you spot the
Supermanlanding. Fixing your sights on the landing and extending
Get a lot of air, and keep on trying. It'll take a little (okay,your body will stop the rotation, allowing you to set 'er
A LOT) of pain to get it right, but it's well worth it.down real nice.